diff --git a/shared/payloads.py b/shared/payloads.py
index 10c906f..f73ac65 100644
--- a/shared/payloads.py
+++ b/shared/payloads.py
@@ -2,10 +2,6 @@ from time import time
 from shared.deviceTypes import DEVICE_TYPES
 from shared.alerts import Alert, AlertType
 import shared.config as config
-try:
-    from shared.lora_device import LoraCommands
-except ImportError:
-    pass  # No need
 
 
 try:
@@ -74,6 +70,11 @@ def telemetry_payload(device_id, microwave_states, button_state, cloud_alert, gp
     })
     
 def lora_new_alert(alert: Alert):
+    try:
+        from shared.lora_device import LoraCommands
+    except ImportError:
+        pass  # No need
+    
     return {
         "action": LoraCommands.NEW_ALERT,
         "alert_type": alert.alertType